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Cape May Sunshine
It’s late August, and the Cape May sunshine has everyone enjoying the last days of summer.
Margaret is trying to put together a tea garden on her property, but Liz steps in and takes over, prompting Margaret to reassess what she really wants out of the venture.
Dave’s siblings are in town as they prepare for their parents’ surprise fiftieth wedding anniversary party.
Sarah is forced to reevaluate her business after the unexpected happens.
Donna is in talks with their landlord on purchasing their dreamy Cape May Point rental, but soon discovers they may have to work for it.
Dale has decided he wants to propose to Donna but first must deal with a huge obstacle that gets in the way.
Judy is persuaded to help out with her fifty-fifth high school reunion and must overcome another committee member’s boring ideas in order to assure a successful reunion.
In Book 11 of the Cape May Series, enjoy the romance of living in Cape May and the feel of a new start as summer ends and September begins.
This is Book 11 in the Cape May series. It’s recommended to start with Book 1, The Cape May Garden.
Margaret is trying to put together a tea garden on her property, but Liz steps in and takes over, prompting Margaret to reassess what she really wants out of the venture.
Dave’s siblings are in town as they prepare for their parents’ surprise fiftieth wedding anniversary party.
Sarah is forced to reevaluate her business after the unexpected happens.
Donna is in talks with their landlord on purchasing their dreamy Cape May Point rental, but soon discovers they may have to work for it.
Dale has decided he wants to propose to Donna but first must deal with a huge obstacle that gets in the way.
Judy is persuaded to help out with her fifty-fifth high school reunion and must overcome another committee member’s boring ideas in order to assure a successful reunion.
In Book 11 of the Cape May Series, enjoy the romance of living in Cape May and the feel of a new start as summer ends and September begins.
This is Book 11 in the Cape May series. It’s recommended to start with Book 1, The Cape May Garden.
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Published November 16, 2022
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April 10, 2025
Cape May Sunshine by Claudia Vance (2022)
Cape May #11
117-page Kindle Ebook
Genre: Contemporary Romance, Novella
Featuring: Cape May, New Jersey; Gardening, Children, Cold Feet, Boating, Coffee House Owner, Quadragenarians, Sisters, Family Dynamics, Girlfriends, Gardening, Projects, Divorcées, Tragedies, Tea Garden, Lead into Next Book - Cliffhanger, Link to Book 12 Cape May Raindrops Link to Ocean City Tides Book 1 A Summer in Ocean City, Author's Links
Rating as a movie: PG-13
Songs for the soundtrack: "I've Got You" by Martine McCutcheon, "Through The Rain" by Mariah Carey, "Don't Know Why" by Norah Jones, "Sweet Georgia Peach" by Russell Malone, "You Give Love A Bad Name" by Bon Jovi, "Great Balls Of Fire" by Jerry Lee Lewis, "Rock Around The Clock" by Bill Haley & His Comets, "Twist and Shout" by The Beatles, "And I Love Her" by The Beatles, "I Wanna Be Your Man" by The Beatles, "Thinking Out Loud" by Ed Sheeran, "Always" by Atlantic Starr
Memorable Quotes: Chris nodded. “That’s awesome. I … just don’t know if I’ll ever be popping the question to Sarah. I don’t want anything spoiling the great thing we’ve got going. Plus, who needs a piece of paper? All that matters is we have each other. I’m not going anywhere.” Dale stood up from his seat and walked over to the trash can to throw out his coffee cup. “I don’t know. I guess I want that piece of paper. I want a do-over with life. I want that happy marriage and the cozy home on the beach. I just love the way a wedding band looks on a hand. I think you should reconsider proposing to Sarah. I bet she would be over the moon. Women like that stuff.” Chris chuckled, still feeling slightly jaded, as he got up to walk towards the dock shop. “Yeah, I’m not convinced. Sarah has never even brought up marriage. I think she’s fine as things are, like me. ....."
My rating: ⭐️⭐️⭐️🏖💍🫖💐☕️⚡️🚲
My thoughts: This one could have been a lot better. The storylines were scattered and many of them felt incomplete after the resolutions.
Recommend to others: Yeah, it's still a good series.
Cape May
1. The Cape May Garden (2020)
2. Christmas in Cape May (2020)
3. Cape May Stars (2021)
4. Cape May Beach Days (2021)
5. Cape May Summer Nights (2021)
6. Cape May Locals' Summer (2021)
7. Cape May Monarch Butterflies (2021)
8. A Cozy Cape May Autumn (2021)
9. The Cape May Movie Theater (2022)
10. Cape May Hydrangeas (2022)
11. Cape May Sunshine (2022)
12. Cape May Raindrops (2023)
13. Cape May Sunsets (2023)
14. Cape May Magic (2024)
15. Cape May Glitter (2024)
16. Cape May Dreams (2025)
Cape May #11
117-page Kindle Ebook
Genre: Contemporary Romance, Novella
Featuring: Cape May, New Jersey; Gardening, Children, Cold Feet, Boating, Coffee House Owner, Quadragenarians, Sisters, Family Dynamics, Girlfriends, Gardening, Projects, Divorcées, Tragedies, Tea Garden, Lead into Next Book - Cliffhanger, Link to Book 12 Cape May Raindrops Link to Ocean City Tides Book 1 A Summer in Ocean City, Author's Links
Rating as a movie: PG-13
Songs for the soundtrack: "I've Got You" by Martine McCutcheon, "Through The Rain" by Mariah Carey, "Don't Know Why" by Norah Jones, "Sweet Georgia Peach" by Russell Malone, "You Give Love A Bad Name" by Bon Jovi, "Great Balls Of Fire" by Jerry Lee Lewis, "Rock Around The Clock" by Bill Haley & His Comets, "Twist and Shout" by The Beatles, "And I Love Her" by The Beatles, "I Wanna Be Your Man" by The Beatles, "Thinking Out Loud" by Ed Sheeran, "Always" by Atlantic Starr
Memorable Quotes: Chris nodded. “That’s awesome. I … just don’t know if I’ll ever be popping the question to Sarah. I don’t want anything spoiling the great thing we’ve got going. Plus, who needs a piece of paper? All that matters is we have each other. I’m not going anywhere.” Dale stood up from his seat and walked over to the trash can to throw out his coffee cup. “I don’t know. I guess I want that piece of paper. I want a do-over with life. I want that happy marriage and the cozy home on the beach. I just love the way a wedding band looks on a hand. I think you should reconsider proposing to Sarah. I bet she would be over the moon. Women like that stuff.” Chris chuckled, still feeling slightly jaded, as he got up to walk towards the dock shop. “Yeah, I’m not convinced. Sarah has never even brought up marriage. I think she’s fine as things are, like me. ....."
My rating: ⭐️⭐️⭐️🏖💍🫖💐☕️⚡️🚲
My thoughts: This one could have been a lot better. The storylines were scattered and many of them felt incomplete after the resolutions.
Recommend to others: Yeah, it's still a good series.
Cape May
1. The Cape May Garden (2020)
2. Christmas in Cape May (2020)
3. Cape May Stars (2021)
4. Cape May Beach Days (2021)
5. Cape May Summer Nights (2021)
6. Cape May Locals' Summer (2021)
7. Cape May Monarch Butterflies (2021)
8. A Cozy Cape May Autumn (2021)
9. The Cape May Movie Theater (2022)
10. Cape May Hydrangeas (2022)
11. Cape May Sunshine (2022)
12. Cape May Raindrops (2023)
13. Cape May Sunsets (2023)
14. Cape May Magic (2024)
15. Cape May Glitter (2024)
16. Cape May Dreams (2025)
October 14, 2024
Having read all of the books so far in the series, what makes this particular one very special for me is that I actually brought it with me when recently, I spent a lovely weekend where else? The Cape May area! It was fun passing by food stands, restaurants, and little shops and imagining that "the gang" was working or playing, and basically living their lives there. It truly is a magical place, and this series made it even more of an enjoyable experience. On to the next installment!
October 7, 2023
Delightful
I started the book on a cool, overcast afternoon and was transported to a sunny almost Fall day. I love all the characters and their intertwined lives. Now going to start book 12 and see what happens in these lives next. Thank you Claudia…for no drama, no violence..
just a quiet walk down a path of love and happiness.
I started the book on a cool, overcast afternoon and was transported to a sunny almost Fall day. I love all the characters and their intertwined lives. Now going to start book 12 and see what happens in these lives next. Thank you Claudia…for no drama, no violence..
just a quiet walk down a path of love and happiness.
July 8, 2025
Another great book in the Cape May Series. Now I am caught up awaiting the final two books I put holds on at the library!
Time for a different author and to catch up with the books I bought at the spring book sale!
Time for a different author and to catch up with the books I bought at the spring book sale!
November 30, 2022
too short
I love the series but this book was way too short. I felt like it just cut off way too soon. I was very disappointed.u
I love the series but this book was way too short. I felt like it just cut off way too soon. I was very disappointed.u
February 4, 2023
cape May NJ
Really enjoy the Claudia Vance novels Looking forward to reading book 12 then her next series. Keep up the good work
Really enjoy the Claudia Vance novels Looking forward to reading book 12 then her next series. Keep up the good work
February 1, 2024
I just love this series.
April 4, 2024
It is fun to keep up with this crew of people and their adventures. A new tea garden, a coffee house fire and two engagements keep this book interesting. It makes a splash!!
July 17, 2024
Easy read
It's so great to continue reading about our "friends" from Cape May. I enjoy them all so much! I'm looking forward to more.
It's so great to continue reading about our "friends" from Cape May. I enjoy them all so much! I'm looking forward to more.
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